Franco Albini Seating
Italian, 1905-1977
While working under the polymath Gio Ponti — arguably the most important figure in 20th-century Italian modernism — furniture designer Franco Albini nurtured a love for modern forms combined with traditional craft techniques.
Albini is widely known for working with organic materials such as rattan and cane for his chairs and other seating, but he also played a pivotal role in the Italian rationalist movement of the early 20th century, which saw architects and furniture makers applying a strict emphasis on geometry in their work. Rationalists drew on Ancient Roman architecture but rejected ornament, much in the way that Le Corbusier and celebrated Bauhaus figures such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe had in their modernist furniture.
Albini received his degree in architecture from the Polytechnic University of Milan in 1929, and, in 1931, he founded his practice in Milan, where he tackled workers’ housing and other reconstruction projects. A gifted urban planner, he also developed the Palazzo Bianco, Palazzo Rosso and Tesoro di San Lorenzo museums in Genoa. While Albini is revered for his Margherita chair — a Triennale Milano award winner created for Bonacina in 1951 — he also collaborated with manufacturers Poggi and Cassina in the 1940s on seating, tables and more that embodied his artistic vision. Of that mid-century work, the one piece that perhaps best captures this vision is the iconic Luisa chair.
With its cherry red upholstery and sinuous wooden legs that seem to float aboveground, the Luisa is a genuine masterpiece. It is also a testament to Albini’s perfectionism, as it endured several prototypes — including one made by Knoll in the late 1940s — and took approximately 15 years to design. Poggi launched the final version of the armchair in 1955, earning Albini the prestigious Compasso d’Oro from Italy’s Association for Industrial Design. It is produced today by Cassina. Albini named the chair for someone who likely saw the process firsthand: his personal secretary of two decades, Luisa Colombini.
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Creator: Franco Albini
Franco Albini Stools
By Franco Albini
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Franco albini ottoman stools with unique shape
Lacquered white with creamy boucle newly upholstered seat cushions
Great mushroom like shape
Priced as a pair
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1960s French Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Rattan
Italian midcentury rattan ottoman by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Carpaneto Piacentino, Italy
Iconic midcentury rattan footstool by Franco Albini.
Excellent vintage condition.
Italy, 1950s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Wicker
Exclusive Bamboo and Rattan Chaise Lounge Attributed to Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Chaise lounge chair made of rattan and bamboo designed in the sixties. Great original condition. Design by Franco Albini, 1960 Italy, also purchased there and the information comes f...
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1960s European Bohemian Vintage Franco Albini Seating
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Bamboo
Franco Albini Mid Century Bamboo Organic Sunburst Chair, 1950's
By Franco Albini
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Franco Albini Mid Century Bamboo Organic Sunburst Chair, 1950's By Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol 1950's,
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
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Rattan
Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchair by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Franco Albini in 1959. Relaunched in 2009.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
In 1952, working with Franca Helg, his long-time assistant, Franco Albini designed ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini, Lounge Chair model CA832, by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Franco Albini for Cassina, Lounge Chair, model CA832
with Italian walnut X frame and upholstered seat, back and arms with buttons to the curved back
89cm high, 69cm wide, 85cm deep, ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
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Walnut, Upholstery
Set of Two Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchairs by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Franco Albini in 1959. Relaunched in 2009.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
In 1952, working with Franca Helg, his long-time assistant, Franco Albini designed ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Metal
1952 Franco Albini for Knoll No. 48 Desk / Dining Chair w Arms Walnut and Fabric
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptionally rare No. 48 desk/dining chair, designed by Franco Albini and produced by Knoll. This was one of Knoll's earliest designs an...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern 'Luisa' Armchair by Franco Albini, Italy, c.1955- Sold Indiv
By Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern 'Luisa' Armchair by Franco Albini, Italy, c.1955
Sold Individually
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Triënnale Lounge Chair by Franco Albini, 1933
By Franco Albini
Located in Dronten, NL
Tubular lounge chair designed by Franco Albini for the Triennale in Milan in 1933.
The original black enameled frame emphasizes the graphic qualities of this design.
The natural leat...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Margherita Wicker Chair by Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina
By Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Margherita Wicker Chair by Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina, Italy, 1950s
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1950s Italian Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Wicker
Franco Albini for Bonacina Bamboo and Rattan Stool, Italy, 1960s
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Naples, IT
PMid-century wicker round pouf, stool or coffee table designed by Franco Albini. Beautiful Italian Mid-Century Modern design stool from the 1960s, perfect in any room next to a sofa,...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
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Bamboo, Rattan
Franco Albini rare "Fiorenza" lounge chair for Arflex, Italy, 1953
By Franco Albini, Arflex
Located in Skokie, IL
This highly collectible model was manufactured by Arflex for only one year. An early variant of the iconic "Fiorenza" armchair, this stunning pair of armchairs consist of a sculptura...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Brass
Awesome Bamboo Stool by Franco Albini, 1950s Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good condition.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Franco Albini Pair of Rattan Armchairs, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of armchairs designed by Franco Albini in the 1960s. Light and comfortable rattan shell-shaped seats. Black lacquered tubular metal base.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
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Metal
Margherita Wicker Chair by Franco Albini, Bonacina Italy ca. 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Geneva, CH
Iconic mid-century design "Margherita" rattan chair by Franco Albini produced by Bonacina, Italy 1951
Beautiful patina, new cushion. Very good overall condition .
Won an award at th...
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1950s Italian Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
Lovely Bamboo Stool by Franco Albini, 1950s Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good condition.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Franco Albini “PS16” Rocking Chair for Poggi, 1959
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Franco Albini “PS16” rocking chair for Poggi, original fabric and walnut, Italy, 1959.
The Albini "PS16" is a rocking chair with a timeless design. Manuf...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Franco Albini PL19 Tre Pezzi Armchair for Poggi Pavia Italy Circa 1959
By Franco Albini
Located in Paris, FR
"Model PL19" chairs or "The Pezzi" , designed by Franco Albini, manufactured by Poggi Pavia, Italy. The chairs have a lacquered metal frame and are upholstered with original red le...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Metal
Bamboo Stool by Franco Albini, 1950s Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good condition.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern 'Luisa' Chair by Franco Albini, Italy, c.1955 (10 Chairs)
By Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern 'Luisa' Chair by Franco Albini, Italy, c.1955 (10 Chairs)
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1950s Italian Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Bamboo set of 2 Franco Albini armchairs, 1960
By Franco Albini
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Italian rattan armchair by designer Franco Albini.
In very good vintage condition. Let the summer begin!
The first rays of the sun have already passed, so it's time for a summery interior.
This set of rattan chairs are in perfect condition.
Ideal for restyling your living room or garden room.
Considering its age, this set is still in very good vintage condition.
Imagine yourself in a tropical atmosphere with this awesome vintage rattan lounge set!
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1960s Italian Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Franco Albini for Bonacina Pair of Rattan and Bamboo Stools, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of round rattan and bamboo stools designed by Franco Albini and produced by Bonacina in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Armchairs PL19 by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern space age Italian design pair of armchairs or lounge chairs by Franco Albini for the editor Poggi, recently reupholstered, minor fading on fabric. Famous design li...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
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Metal
Brass and Bouclé T33-Armchair design Franco Albini edit by Officina della Scala
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
With its iconic lines, features for which it was shortlisted for the XXVI Compasso d’Oro, the T33 sofa is presented by Officina Della Scala, winner of the ADI Design Index 2019 as ex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
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Brass
Brass and Bouclé T33-Sofa L215 design Franco Albini edit by Officina della Scala
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
With its iconic lines, features for which it was shortlisted for the XXVI Compasso d’Oro, the T33 sofa is presented by Officina Della Scala, winner of the ADI Design Index 2019 as ex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Brass
Steel & Jacquard T33-Sofa L215 design Franco Albini edit by Officina della Scala
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
With its iconic lines, features for which it was shortlisted for the XXVI Compasso d’Oro, the T33 sofa is presented by Officina Della Scala, winner of the ADI Design Index 2019 as ex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Brass and Bouclé T33-Sofa L270 design Franco Albini edit by Officina della Scala
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
With its iconic lines, features for which it was shortlisted for the XXVI Compasso d’Oro, the T33 sofa is presented by Officina Della Scala, winner of the ADI Design Index 2019 as ex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Brass
Steel & Jacquard T33-Sofa L270 design Franco Albini edit by Officina della Scala
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
With its iconic lines, features for which it was shortlisted for the XXVI Compasso d’Oro, the T33 sofa is presented by Officina Della Scala, winner of the ADI Design Index 2019 as ex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Early "Luisa" Chairs, Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1953 Early Edition
By Franco Albini
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of early Edition "Luisa" chairs by Franco Albini, rosewood structure and black original fabric, manufactured by Poggi Pavia, 1953.
Luisa armchairs is the fruit of a fifteen-...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Franco Albini Folding Chair in Wood for Poggi, circa 1950s
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Turin, Turin
Franco Albini (1905-1977) lived in Milan where he stuied Architecture at the Politecnico. He started his career at Gio Ponti's studio, with whom he collaborated before getting in tou...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
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Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Franco Albini Bamboo Stools
By Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Bamboo Stools by Italian Mid-Century master Franco Albini, the visionary mind behind many of Cassina's most acclaimed furniture masterpieces. Hand woven and in or...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Bamboo
Franco Albini PL19 Tre Pezzi Armchair for Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Paris, FR
Franco Albini (1905-1977) Model n° PL19, 'Tre pezzi'
Lacquered metal, brass and newly reupholstered in white sheep wool
manufactured by Poggi in Italy around 1960.
Model created ci...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Rosewood Chairs "Luisa" by Franco Albini, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of Rosewood Chairs is an original design furniture realized in the 1950s.
Original Velvet Upholstery chairs.
In the style of Franco Alb...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Franco Albini Italian Rattan Pouf / Ottoman
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid-century rattan pouf / ottoman with an open design and rounded shape. (FRANCO ALBINI)
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Italian Mid Century Franco Albini Curvy Bamboo Rocking Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1960s rocking chair in bent bamboo by Italian designer Franco Albini. Compelling curvy lines with oversized, arms and rocker. Sits comfortab...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Bamboo
Franco Albini Lounge chair, Knoll, 1952
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Chicago, IL
Franco Albini lounge chair produced by Knoll. Frame has been refinished, original upholstery is in excellent shape.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Leather, Maple
Franco Albini Lounge Chair for Knoll, Model 49
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Lounge chair, model 49, designed by Franco Albini and produced by Knoll from 1949 until about 1967. This example circa 1950’s. Slender walnut frame with distinctive wrap-around arms,...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Steel
20th Century Dark-Brown Italian Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of spindled lounge chairs made of hand crafted rattan, designed by Franco Albini in good con...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Rattan
Franco Albini Luisa Dining Chairs for Poggi, set of 6, Italy, 1950's
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Luisa dining chairs by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950's
This set of iconic minimalist Luisa chairs retains their original green wool upholstery and patina. They have not been...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Franco Albini Bonacina Mid Century Margherita Chair & Coffee Table- 2 Pieces
By Franco Albini
Located in Basel, BS
The "Margherita chair" by Franco Albini is one of the most notable pieces of furniture created by the Lombard architect and designer Franco Albini in the 1950s. He partnered with Fra...
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20th Century Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Rattan
Franco Albini Luisa Chair, American Walnut and Fabric by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Luisa chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The small armchair, dubbed Luisa, is the fruit of a fifteen-year process of exploration, focused on creating an archetype of the basic elements of a chair, and its potential uses within the home. A idea-based design, where Franco Albini expressed the concept of “substance in form”, increasing the volume of the wooden parts where they join with others. Following various enhancements, the definitive version of the chair was awarded the prestigious Compasso D’Oro prize by the Italian Industrial Design Association (Associazione per il Disegno Industriale/ADI). The frame represents a synthesis where the seat and the back are two geometric planes suspended on an understated wood structure, the sides reminiscent of trestles. Luisa is a timeless piece, the outcome of skill, both in terms of technique and of materials. This world exclusive Cassina re-issue, has been made possible thanks to the company’s extraordinary wood...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Franco Albini for Poggi circa 1950, Folding Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, circa 1950. A folding chair of wooden construction in completely original untouched vintage condition.
Mech...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Wood
Franco Albini Set of Two "Model PL19", Manufactured by Poggi
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of two "Model PL19" chairs, designed by Franco Albini, manufactured by Poggi Pavia, Italy. The chairs have a lacquered metal frame and are upholstered with red velvet.
Literat...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Luisa Chair e 2 Luisella Chair, Franco Albini, Poggi
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Luisa is a chair with armrests with a sober and minimalist design, the result of a 15-year research path that saw Franco Albini focus on fine-tuning an archetype in which the essenti...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
Franco Albini Luisa Chair, American Walnut and Fabric by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Luisa chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The small armchair, dubbed Luisa, is the fruit of a fifteen-year process of...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Franco Albini Luisa Chair, Wood and Fabric by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The small armchair, dubbed Luisa, is the fruit of a fifteen-year process of exploration, focused on creating an archetype of the basic elements of a chair, and its potential uses within the home. A idea-based design, where Franco Albini expressed the concept of “substance in form”, increasing the volume of the wooden parts where they join with others. Following various enhancements, the definitive version of the chair was awarded the prestigious Compasso D’Oro prize by the Italian Industrial Design Association (Associazione per il Disegno Industriale/ADI). The frame represents a synthesis where the seat and the back are two geometric planes suspended on an understated wood structure, the sides reminiscent of trestles. Luisa is a timeless piece, the outcome of skill, both in terms of technique and of materials. This world exclusive Cassina re-issue, has been made possible thanks to the company’s extraordinary...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Two Franco Albini Luisa Chairs, Wood and Fabric by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The small armchair, dubbed Luisa, is the fruit of a fifteen-year process of exploration, focused on creating an archetype of the basic elements of a chair, and its potential uses within the home. A idea-based design, where Franco Albini expressed the concept of “substance in form”, increasing the volume of the wooden parts where they join with others. Following various enhancements, the definitive version of the chair was awarded the prestigious Compasso D’Oro prize by the Italian Industrial Design Association (Associazione per il Disegno Industriale/ADI). The frame represents a synthesis where the seat and the back are two geometric planes suspended on an understated wood structure, the sides reminiscent of trestles. Luisa is a timeless piece, the outcome of skill, both in terms of technique and of materials. This world exclusive Cassina re-issue, has been made possible thanks to the company’s extraordinary wood...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Two Franco Albini Luisa Chairs, Wood and Fabric by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The small armchair, dubbed Luisa, is the fruit of a fifteen-year process of exploration, focused on creating an archetype of the basic elements of a chair, and its potential uses within the home. A idea-based design, where Franco Albini expressed the concept of “substance in form”, increasing the volume of the wooden parts where they join with others. Following various enhancements, the definitive version of the chair was awarded the prestigious Compasso D’Oro prize by the Italian Industrial Design Association (Associazione per il Disegno Industriale/ADI). The frame represents a synthesis where the seat and the back are two geometric planes suspended on an understated wood structure, the sides reminiscent of trestles. Luisa is a timeless piece, the outcome of skill, both in terms of technique and of materials. This world exclusive Cassina re-issue, has been made possible thanks to the company’s extraordinary...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Early Franco Albini Pair of Oak "Luisa"/ N°48 Dining Chair by Knoll, ca. 1949
By Franco Albini
Located in Geneva, CH
Early pair of black naugahyde and oak N°48 chair by Franco Albini produced by Knoll between 1948 and 1952.
Good condition, 2 little damages on corners of the seat cushion ( picture ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Oak
Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Franco Albini in 1959. Relaunched in 2009.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
In 1952, working with Franca Helg, his long-time assistant, Franco Albini design...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 SD9 "Luisella" Chairs by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 60's
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Padova, IT
Born in Milan in 1905, Franco Albini is an Italian architect, urban planner and furniture designer, active between the 1930s and 1960s. He studied at the Milan Polytechnic and completed his apprenticeship under the guidance of the architect and designer Gio Ponti, and played a key role in the formulation of the Italian Rationalist movement in the years before the Second World War.
Albini works with several well-known mid-century manufacturers, among which Cassina, Arflex, Poggi, Arteluce, Brionvega, and Knoll stand out, and many of his designs are still in production today. He has received many honors for his work, including three Compasso d'Oro.
The professional story of the furniture maker Roberto...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Franco Albini Poggi Mod. DV33 Teak Yeti Pierre Frey Fabric Sofa, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Catania, IT
"DV33" sofa designed by Franco Albini for Poggi in Italy, 1960s.
It is a padded two-seater sofa reupholstered with a peculiar and superfine white soft furry fabric, pleasing to the ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Mohair, Teak, Wool
PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair by Franco Albini in White Mongolian Wool, Poggi
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Montecatini Terme, Toscana
FRANCO ALBINI (Robbiate, 1905 - Milano, 1977)
PL19, also known as "Tre Pezzi" Armchair
Black enameled steel tube structure, upholstered in white Mongolian goat wool.
Manufactured...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Steel
Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Franco Albini in 1959. Relaunched in 2009.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
In 1952, working with Franca Helg, his long-time assistant, Franco Albini designed Tre Pezzi...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Franco Albini Luisa Chairs, Wood and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The small armchair, dubbed Luisa, is the fruit of a fifteen-year process of exploration, focused on creating an archetype of the basic elements of a chair, and its potential uses within the home. A idea-based design, where Franco Albini expressed the concept of “substance in form”, increasing the volume of the wooden parts where they join with others. Following various enhancements, the definitive version of the chair was awarded the prestigious Compasso D’Oro prize by the Italian Industrial Design Association (Associazione per il Disegno Industriale/ADI). The frame represents a synthesis where the seat and the back are two geometric planes suspended on an understated wood structure, the sides reminiscent of trestles. Luisa is a timeless piece, the outcome of skill, both in terms of technique and of materials. This world exclusive Cassina re-issue, has been made possible thanks to the company’s extraordinary...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Franco Albini Armchair
By Arflex, Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
"Fiorenza" Armchair by Franco Albini for Arflex. Walnut, brass, mohair upholstery. Early variant of this wing chair with x-cross sides, brass caps and straps. One of the earliest va...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Franco Albini in 1959. Relaunched in 2009.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
In 1952, working with Franca Helg, his long-time assistant, Franco Albini designed Tre Pezzi...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Franco Albini seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Franco Albini seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 53 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 22 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Franco Albini were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Ico Parisi, Carlo De Carli, and Gianfranco Frattini. Prices for Franco Albini seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £758 and can go as high as £27,140, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £5,945.
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